Body part
Foot & ankle
Skeletal Muscular
The tarsals, metatarsals, and toe bones, and the ankle.
Common conditions
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Gout
A form of arthritis caused by uric-acid crystals, classically a sudden, intensely painful, red, swollen big-toe joint.
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Plantar fasciitis
Inflammation/degeneration of the band along the sole, causing sharp heel pain — classically worst with the first steps in the morning.
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Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Nerve damage from long-term high blood sugar, typically causing pain, burning, tingling, or numbness that starts in the feet.